EHS Specialist

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

As the EHS Specialist, you will provide administrative and technical support to regional distribution leadership in the coordination of environmental, health, and safety programs across the distribution network. Reporting operationally to the Director of Distribution centers and functionally to the Director of EHS, the EHS Specialist will create consistency across the organization relative to government compliance and Watts operating expectations.

• Ensure the site is observing all applicable federal, state and local regulations relative to workplace health and safety; interface with government officials.

• Identify and fill gaps in safety and health training topics including New Hire Orientation, Radiation Safety, Powered Industrial Trucks, Fall Protection, Proper Lifting Techniques, Lock-out/Tag-out and Hazard Communication.

• Incident investigation resulting in root cause identification and correction.

• Collect and analyze safety and health data including first aids, safety concerns, near misses, and accidents.

• Complete and submit any governmental reports (i.e., OSHA Log, Tier II).

• Assist the onsite Safety Committees across the distribution network.

• Help with emergency preparedness programs (fire drill, tornado, weather, active shooter, etc.).

• Maintain training records and creating monthly reports along with safety presentations.

• Support transitional return to work programs.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, focus on an industrial health or safety discipline, industrial engineering, or other related physical or health science.

• Pursuing ASP (associate safety professional) or CSP (certified safety professional) or other professional certification desirable

• 2+ years of experience with health and safety programs in an industrial, manufacturing or distribution center setting.

• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations (i.e., EPCRA & Stormwater).

• Knowledge of proper protocol for exposure/industrial hygiene monitoring.

• Experience with environmental reporting.

• Experience in accident investigation, analysis and corrective action planning.

• Manage tasks/costs for EHS projects.

Travel Required: 25% (some international - Canada)

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.